Senior Project Manager - Water

JGT Global is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to support and lead critical wastewater treatment plant construction projects in the Columbus, OH area.

Projects may be either integrated project delivery, such as CM-at-Risk or Design-Build, or traditional Design-Bid-Build, and range in size.

Essential Functions

• Plan, organize, and staff key field positions or subordinate project managers. Coordinate staffing with US Operations and other Area department heads.
• Establish project objectives, policies, procedures, and performance standards within the boundaries of corporate policy.
• Initiate and maintain liaison with prime client and A / E contacts to facilitate preconstruction and construction activities.
• Monitor / control construction through administrative direction of on-site construction managers and superintendents to ensure projects are built on schedule and within budget;

investigate potentially serious situations and implement corrective measures.

• Represent the company in project meetings, assist in labor negotiations / strategy meetings, etc.
• Manage financial aspects of contracts (fee payment, rental equipment, income / expenses, etc.) to protect the company's interest while maintaining a good relationship with the client.
• Assure that direct reporting employees follow safe work practices and use company guidelines and policies for planning and executing work in a safe manner.
• Work in a manner that ensures personal safety and that of fellow employees by following company health and safety guidelines and policies.
• Provide leadership and technical support to project engineers, field engineers, and superintendents.
• Procure subcontractors and materials through Purchase Agreements and Subcontracts.
• Support Change Management, Cost Estimating, revenue and Cost Forecasting, and Scheduling.
• Assume additional responsibilities as directed by the Regional Director.

Basic Qualifications

• 4-year engineering / construction management degree or equivalent experience and training / education.
• Minimum of 8-15 years of construction, design, finance, and management experience / knowledge required on heavy civil or industrial construction projects.
• 3-5 years of experience on water or wastewater plant projects.
• Must be able to apply innovative and effective management techniques to maximize employee performance.
• Thorough understanding of corporate and industry practices, processes, standards, etc., and their impact on project activities is vital.
• Superior communication and interpersonal (tact, diplomacy, influence, etc.) skills essential.
• Strong business-orientation required. Proven experience and judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Safety-oriented, OSHA training.
• Special experience and expertise with water / wastewater and / or advanced technology treatment projects.
• Design Build Professional (DBIA).

Benefits

• Group health & welfare benefits, including options for medical, dental, and vision.
• 100% Company Paid Benefits : Employee Life Insurance & Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Spouse and Dependent Life & AD&D, Short Term Disability (STD), Long Term Disability (LTD), Employee Assistance Program, and Health Advocate.
• Voluntary benefits at discounted group rates for accidents, critical illness, and hospital indemnity.
• Flexible Time Off Program (includes vacation and personal time).
• Paid Sick and Safe Leave.
• Paid Parental Leave Program.
• 10 Paid Holidays.
• 401(k) Plan (company matching contributions up to 4%).
• Employee Referral Program.
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